Question bank: Migration

Think of a family that lived in a very small town and decided to move to a big city. Now imagine that this family decided to make this change because in the big city there were more job and study opportunities for the children. Write, in a few lines, how this city change may have affected the life of this family and what made them make this decision. Also, draw a map showing the path they took from the small town to the big city, and explain what they saw and how they felt during this journey.

Many times, people choose to move to a different city, state, or even country, and this is called migration. When they go to a new place, they bring with them their stories, foods, games, and customs, and also learn new things. Imagine you are going to move to a different place. Why do you think people decide to move houses and how can this change make things different for them and for the place they are going to? Write about what you think can change for those who are moving and for the city or country that is receiving that person.

Let's imagine that in our city many families from other parts of the country have come to live here in recent years. They may have moved because of a new job, to be close to relatives, or because the weather is better. When many people move from one place to another, this is called migration. Now, thinking about what you have learned about this, why do you think some families may want to move to our city? And what can happen to the city when many new families arrive? Write about what you imagine changes in people's lives and in the city when they come to live here.

Throughout history, people have moved from one place to another for different reasons, such as in search of better living conditions or for political and environmental reasons. These population movements, called migrations, can have significant impacts on both the regions of origin and destination. Imagine you are studying migrations and read that, in a certain period, many families left the countryside to live in cities due to industrialization, which created new job opportunities. Based on this information and considering the impacts of migration from the countryside to the city, what should be the main reason that led these families to leave their homes and lands to settle in a new urban environment?

Imagine that you are a bird migrating from one region to another in search of food and pleasant weather. Describe how this migration affects both the region you left and the region you are heading to. Additionally, explain why you need to make this long journey.